Porsche recalls

For affected vehicles there is a possibility that the wiring harness for the front seats has not been installed in accordance with specifications and the harness may be damaged by seat adjustment over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Fix: To prevent this the installation of the affected wiring harness is to be checked and if necessary reworked.

34 vehicles · built 15 Apr 2024 to 3 Dec 2025

On affected vehicles the cabling for the crash sensors in the door trim panel was incorrectly assigned which can delay the side airbag trigger in certain crash situations.

Fix: Re-code the airbag control unit.

1,111 vehicles · built 19 Jul 2022 to 2 Sep 2025

On affected vehicles the screw connection of the high-pressure pump was not implemented in accordance with the technical specifications. This can lead to a leak and the possibility of the fuel igniting.

Fix: Check the screw connections of both high-pressure pumps and replace the high-pressure pumps and fuel lines if necessary.

12 vehicles · built 4 Apr 2023 to 2 Sep 2025

On the affected vehicles it is possible that during the production process the airbags in the front seats were not fastened to the seat backrest in accordance with specifications.If this is the case proper deployment and thus the retention effect of the airbag cannot be ensured in the event of an accident. This can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

Fix: The screw connection of the airbags in the front seats of the affected vehicles must be checked and reworked depending on the test result.

2 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2024 to 30 Jun 2025

There is a possibility that a locking ring on the air-spring strut at the front left and right was not fitted according to specifications on the affected vehicles. If this is the case the locking ring on the upper side of the respective spring strut can loosen and air can thus escape from the air spring. As a result the driving characteristics may be impaired which increases the risk of an accident.

Fix: The locking ring on the air-spring strut at the front left and right must be checked and reworked depending on the test result

• TAYCAN: 121 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2024 to 22 May 2025
• PANAMERA: 50 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2024 to 22 May 2025

During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passenger’s airbag unit has been identified. As a result of this deviation the full protective effect of the passenger’s airbag may be impaired in the event of an accident triggering the restraint systems.

Fix: To ensure the full protective effect the passenger’s airbag unit of all affected vehicles must be replaced.

18 vehicles · built 24 Mar 2024 to 7 Apr 2025

Due to a process error in the production an aluminium butyl may have been positioned incorrectly and the screw connection of the rear left and right belt buckle was potentially not executed according to the specifications. If this is the case the correct fastening of the belt buckle cannot be guaranteed. The loosening of the rear belt buckles in the event of an accident or emergency braking cannot be ruled out. This could increase the associated risk of injury.

Fix: The positioning of the aluminium butyl mat on the left and right of the affected vehicles must be checked and depending on the test result the screw connection must be reworked.

184 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2023 to 13 Sep 2023

The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.

Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.

19 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2016 to 4 Sep 2017

The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.

Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.

23 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2012 to 24 Oct 2017

The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.

Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.

20 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2016 to 4 Oct 2017

The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.

Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.

100 vehicles · built 23 Aug 2014 to 28 Nov 2017

The software version of the engine control unit does not correspond to the software version that should be on the vehicle.

Fix: Review the software version of the engine control unit and if necessary update it to the correct software version.

• MACAN S: 29 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2013 to 6 Jul 2018
• MACAN TURBO: vehicle count not given · built 30 Nov 2013 to 6 Jul 2018

A short circuit within the battery modules during the vehicle’s service life cannot be ruled out under certain circumstances which could lead to thermal events and later to a fire in the vehicle.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the battery modules must be replaced and the on-board diagnostic software (BMCe control unit) will be installed.

7,916 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2019 to 4 Mar 2024

On affected vehicles the wheel attachments using the central lock may not meet the required specifications. This can lead to damage / breakage and the possibility of wheel detachment.

Fix: Check the correct functioning of the central lock wheel fastening system and replace if necessary.

• 911: 1,104 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2023 to 23 Oct 2024
• GT4 RS: 19 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2023 to 23 Oct 2024
• SPYDER RS: 34 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2023 to 23 Oct 2024
• PANAMERA: 1 vehicle · built 13 Sep 2023 to 23 Oct 2025

On affected vehicles production issues may have occurred at the battery cell / module supplier. A short circuit within the battery modules leading to thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.

Fix: Replace the affected battery module on the high-volt battery.

288 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 15 Jun 2023

On affected vehicles there’s a possibility the upper trailing arms on the nearside front axle do not meet required specifications. If this is the case the trailing arm may break.

Fix: Replace the nearside upper trailing arm on the front axle.

650 vehicles · built 9 May 2024 to 19 Jun 2024

On affected vehicles it is possible that the three-point belts of the rear seat belt system were not fitted according to the specifications. If this is the case the restraint function for passengers in the rear left and right seats is not guaranteed in the event of full braking or an accident.

Fix: Check routing of the belt straps of the rear three-point belts and correct routing depending on the check result.

• TAYCAN CROSS TOURISMO: 9 vehicles · built 18 Apr 2024 to 26 Jun 2024
• TAYCAN SPORT TURISMO: vehicle count not given · built 18 Apr 2024 to 26 Jun 2024

On affected vehicles brake hoses were installed on the left and right of the front axle that were designed with too small a bending radius. Over time and under certain conditions this can lead to material fatigue and a defect in the brake hose.

Fix: Replace the front axle brake hoses.

21,548 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2019 to 14 Jun 2024

On affected vehicles the transmission shift cable may have had the safety clip on the shift cable incorrectly fitted or the cable sheath on the shift cable may be damaged resulting in the risk of a roll away incident after the vehicle is placed in park (P) if the parking brake is not applied.

Fix: Replace shift cable

• BOXSTER: 3 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2023 to 21 Mar 2024
• CAYMAN: vehicle count not given · built 23 Jun 2023 to 21 Mar 2024

On affected vehicles production issues may have occurred at the battery cell/battery module supplier. If this is the case a short circuit within the battery modules leading to possible thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.

Fix: Replace affected battery modules in the high-volt battery.

124 vehicles · built 3 Jul 2018 to 4 Mar 2024

On affected vehicles production issues may have occurred at the battery cell/battery module supplier. If this is the case a short circuit within the battery modules leading to possible thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.

Fix: Replace affected battery modules in the high-volt battery.

286 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2019 to 17 Jul 2023

There is a possibility that a wheel carrier that does not meet the required specifications was installed on the right front axle of the affected vehicles during repairs at the Porsche Centre due to a temporary production error.

Fix: To prevent any possible danger resulting from this the front right wheel carrier must be replaced.

3 vehicles · built 21 Jul 2009 to 22 Jun 2016

On the affected vehicles it is possible that the front and rear window panes were not manufactured in accordance with specifications and their bonding to the body is therefore insufficient

Fix: To prevent this from happening the front and rear windows on the affected vehicles must be checked and if necessary replaced

2,098 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2020 to 21 Feb 2024

On affected vehicles a short circuit within the high-voltage battery can occur subsequently causing the vehicle to catch fire.

Fix: Replace the high voltage battery

193 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2020 to 22 Jun 2023

On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high.� The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change.

Fix: Re-code the rear vehicle electronics control unit on affected vehicles.�

• BOXSTER: 45 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2023 to 19 Oct 2023
• CAYMAN: 45 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2023 to 19 Oct 2023

On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily.

Fix: Recode the airbag control unit

1,048 vehicles · built 15 Mar 2021 to 18 Oct 2023

On affected vehicles due to insufficient sealing under certain circumstances liquid can enter the interior of the high-voltage battery.�

Fix: Check the battery for leaks and replace if necessary.

4,755 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2022 to 28 Aug 2023

On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.

Fix: The screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.

• PANAMERA: 3 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2014 to 13 Feb 2023
• MACAN: 3 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2014 to 13 Feb 2023

On affected vehicles due to a process error in the car body production line it is possible certain welding and other particular connection points were not executed.

Fix: Check the connection points on the body and if necessary remedy to specification.

1 vehicle · built 18 Jun 2019 to 8 Dec 2022

On affected vehicles the front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible to corrosion and do not meet the required specification for durability.

Fix: Replace affected components with new parts.

109 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2003 to 6 May 2006

On affected vehicles there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. This can cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire. Activation of the AUTO-REST button can lead to fire damage even after the vehicle has been parked.

Fix: Replace the additional pump with a variant with an optimized sealing concept.

1,531 vehicles · built 21 Jul 2015 to 10 Nov 2021

On affected vehicles it is possible both air-spring struts on the front axle were not manufactured correctly.� This can cause the retaining ring on top of the strut to dislodge and release the air in the air spring.�

Fix: Check the struts and replace if necessary.

24 vehicles · built 27 Jul 2021 to 3 Feb 2022

On affected vehicles due to a process error in production the screw connection of the belt end fitting on the driver's and passenger seat may not comply with specifications.

Fix: Check the screw connection for damage and replacing the seat frame if necessary.

10 vehicles · built 10 May 2021 to 31 May 2022

On affected vehicles certain software parameters used in Type Approval were not used in production. There are no indications the deviations affect safety and declared fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values.

Fix: Update software.

• MACAN TURBO: 4,057 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2018
• MACAN S: 4,057 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2018

There is a possibility that the fabric protective hose of the wiring harness of the front seats can be damaged when adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction and subsequently be pulled into the drive spindle of the seat adjustment.

Fix: On affected vehicles check the wiring harness of the front seats rework with textile tape and repair if necessary.

• TAYCAN: 4,334 vehicles · built 17 Oct 2019 to 18 May 2021
• TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO: 4,334 vehicles · built 17 Oct 2019 to 18 May 2021
• TAYCAN SPORT TURISMO: 4,334 vehicles · built 17 Oct 2019 to 18 May 2021

During a data analysis with regard to carrying out recall campaign AMA9 we discovered that the chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases.

Fix: The chassis setting on the affected vehicles must be checked and corrected if necessary.

36 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2020 to 21 Oct 2021

Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions.

Fix: Engine control software will be updated.

• CAYENNE: 8,111 vehicles · built 3 May 2011 to 3 Sep 2015
• PANAMERA: 8,111 vehicles · built 3 May 2011 to 3 Sep 2015

The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs.

Fix: Check whether the Pirelli PZero N0 tyres fitted ex-works are still on affected 981 Spyder vehicles and replace them with the successor model Pirelli PZero N1.

• BOXSTER: 22 vehicles · built 5 May 2015 to 16 Dec 2015
• SPYDER: 22 vehicles · built 5 May 2015 to 16 Dec 2015

There is a possibility that the screw connection on upper control arms of the rear axle were not installed according to specification.

Fix: The screw connection must be replaced and installed according to the specification. In addition the chassis components must be checked for associated damage and replaced in the event of visible damage.

15 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2020 to 16 Nov 2020

The screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster may not have been tightened according to regulations.

Fix: The brake booster must be replaced or reworked depending on the vehicle type.�

4 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2018 to 29 Apr 2021

The carrier side parts installed on the rear axle during a certain period may not meet the required specifications.

Fix: The left and right carrier side parts of the affected vehicles must be replaced.

• BOXSTER: 1,854 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2012 to 1 Feb 2013
• CAYMAN: 1,854 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2014 to 1 Jul 2014

It is possible for the affected vehicles to display the warning message Drive control disturbed - Park vehicle safely in the instrument cluster.

Fix: The high-voltage power electronics must be reprogrammed with corrected software.

• TAYCAN CROSS TOURISMO: 4,495 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2019 to 25 Jun 2021
• TAYCAN: 4,495 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2019 to 25 Jun 2021

The screws securing the steering column to the steering gear may not meet� the required specifications on�affected vehicles.�

Fix: The steering column screws must be replaced.�

5 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2017 to 10 Apr 2021

There is a possibility that the right front lower trailing arms do not meet the required specifications.

Fix: The lower trailing arm on the right front axle must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

• PANAMERA: 84 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2021 to 5 May 2021
• TAYCAN: 84 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2021 to 5 May 2021

There is a possibility that a crack formation could occur on the engine cylinder bores.

Fix: The engine on the affected vehicles will be replaced.

2 vehicles · built 28 Sep 2020 to 7 Dec 2020

A possibility that lock nuts were installed on the rear axle trailing arms that were not manufactured according to the required parameter field.

Fix: The lock nuts on the axle trailing arms of the rear axle must be replaced with nuts manufactured in accordance with the specifications.

50 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2020 to 31 Oct 2020

Individual screw connections of the shock absorbers on the front axle and rear axle may have been impermissibly tightened several times.

Fix: The affected fastening screws must be replaced and tightened according to the original specifications. On vehicles where the front axle is affected the mounting saddles must also be replaced.

4 vehicles · built 7 Jan 2021 to 25 Feb 2021

Individual threaded connections at the vehicle's suspension might not be tightened to the specification due to insufficiently cut thread of locknuts.

Fix: The affected screw joints must be replaced with a new nut and bolt and tightened to the original specification.

• 992: 166 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2020 to 19 Jan 2021
• 718: 166 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2020 to 19 Jan 2021
• TAYCAN: 166 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2020 to 19 Jan 2021

Connecting rods that were not manufactured according to specifications may have been installed in the engines of the affected vehicles.

Fix: The engine must be replaced.

• 718 SPYDER: 74 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2021 to 3 Apr 2021
• 718 CAYMAN: 74 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2021 to 3 Apr 2021
• 718 BOXSTER: 74 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2021 to 3 Apr 2021

Threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle may not be tightened with the specified tightening torque.

Fix: The chassis bolts will be replaced and tightened with the specified tightening torque.

• GT3RS: 2 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2019 to 17 Jan 2020
• 911 CARRERA: 2 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2019 to 17 Jan 2020
• SPEEDSTER: 2 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2019 to 17 Jan 2020

The passenger seat occupancy detection system does not currently meet the required standard.

Fix: The passenger seat occupancy detection sensor mats must be replaced.

1 vehicle · built 5 Mar 2014 to 4 Aug 2017

The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits.

Fix: The engine and transmission control units must be updated

1,424 vehicles · built 22 May 2015 to 15 Dec 2017

The front four-wheel final drive transmission support mounts may not be tightened according to specifications.

Fix: The front-axle final drive will be removed and the transmission support will be secured according to specifications. If necessary the front-axle final drive and any other damaged components will be replaced.

30 vehicles · built 11 Dec 2018 to 8 Nov 2019

The tightness of the quick connector of the fuel supply line may not be ensured.

Fix: The fuel supply line in the engine compartment has to be replaced.

• CAYENNE TURBO: 536 vehicles · built 29 Nov 2017 to 5 Dec 2019
• CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID: 536 vehicles · built 29 Nov 2017 to 5 Dec 2019
• CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID COUPE: 536 vehicles · built 29 Nov 2017 to 5 Dec 2019
• CAYENNE TURBO COUPE: 536 vehicles · built 29 Nov 2017 to 5 Dec 2019

The affected vehicle may not meet prescribed emission limits.

Fix: The engine control unit must be updated in order to improve the engine control system.

1,456 vehicles · built 16 Aug 2012 to 24 Nov 2017

The fuel pump connection pipe may come into contact with the fuel pump service cover and become damaged

Fix: Re-work the bottom of the service cover

7,374 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2013 to 27 Mar 2018

Cylinder bank 2 high-pressure fuel line might not be tight

Fix: Replace the high-pressure fuel line and sensor on cylinder bank 2.

• 718 SPYDER: 157 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2019 to 15 Jan 2020
• 718 BOXSTER: 157 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2019 to 15 Jan 2020
• 718 CAYMAN: 157 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2019 to 15 Jan 2020

There is a possibility that the hazard warning lights will not be activated after pressing the button in the center console.

Fix: Re-program the operator control unit in front center console.

581 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2019 to 5 Dec 2019

Emission values may be higher than expected.

Fix: Replace the suction hoses and re-programme vehicle control units.

221 vehicles · built 8 Oct 2016 to 7 Nov 2017

The required display logic of the brake wear indicator is incorrect.

Fix: The instrument cluster must be re-programmed with updated software.

• PANAMERA: 6,250 vehicles · built 13 Apr 2016 to 30 Aug 2019
• CAYENNE: 6,250 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2017 to 2 Aug 2019